Early season round-robin tournaments have become a key part of teams' non-conference schedules. They provide the opportunity to play a variety of teams at a neutral site which can boost the crucial RPI metric.
The recent success of these tournaments has led to their growth over the past few years, including the introduction of the MLB4 Tournament last year and the Round Rock Classic this year.
We're compiling a list of all of the early season college baseball tournaments and who is competing in them. Currently we have details for 31 tournaments in 2020. Check back here as teams are announced, and message us if you have any details about the tournaments!
Angels College Classic
When: February 14th-16th
Where: Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona
Who: Minnesota, Oregon, Pepperdine, San Diego
Atlanta Challenge
When: February 14th-16th
Where: Russ Chandler Stadium & GSU Baseball Complex in Atlanta, Georgia
Who: Cincinnati, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Saint Peter's, St. John's
When: February 14th-16th
Where: Springs Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina
Who: Coastal Carolina, San Diego State, UNCG, Virginia Tech
When: February 14th-16th
Where: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona
Who: Cal Poly, Michigan, UConn, Vanderbilt
Texas Tech Tournament
When: February 14th-16th
Where: Dan Law Field Lubbock, Texas
Who: Houston Baptist, Northern Colorado, Texas Tech
USA Baseball Complex Tournament
When: February 14th-16th
Where: USA Baseball Complex Cary, North Carolina
Who: Bucknell, Monmouth, NJIT, Penn State
Wake Forest Round Robin I
When: February 14th-16th
Where: Couch Ballpark in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Who: Milwaukee, Illinois, Seton Hall, Wake Forest
When: February 14th-17th
Where: Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona
Who: BYU, Gonzaga, New Mexico, Oregon State
When: February 14th-16th
Where: Multiple stadiums in Punta Gorda, Florida
Who: Iowa, Kent State, Pittsburgh, Saint Joseph's
Alamo Irish Classic
When: February 20th-22nd
Where: Nelson-Wolff Stadium San Antonio, Texas
Who: Incarnate Word, Notre Dame, Toledo, UTSA
Kleberg Bank College Classic
When: February 20th-23rd
Where: Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas
Who: Kansas State, Missouri, Texas A&M-CC, Utah
When: February 21st-24th
Where: Springs Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina
Who: Coastal Carolina, Kennesaw State, Illinois, St. Joseph's, West Virginia, Western Carolina
Campbell Invitational
When: February 21st-23rd
Where: Jim Perry Stadium, Buies Creek, North Carolina
Who: Campbell, Maine, Purdue Villanova
Hughes Bros. Challenge
When: February 21st-23rd
Where: Brooks Field, Wilmington, North Carolina
Who: Bowling Green, Butler, Marshall, UNCW
When: February 21st-23rd
Where: Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas
Who: Houston, Stanford, Tennessee, Texas Tech
When: February 21st-23rd
Where: Stanky Field in Mobile, Alabama
Who: Indiana, Siena, South Alabama, UT-Martin
Stephen F. Austin Tournament
When: February 21st-23rd
Where: Jaycees Field in Nacogdoches, Texas
Who: Stephen F. Austin, UT-Arlington + TBA
Tony Gwynn Legacy Tournament
When: February 21st-23rd
Where: Tony Gwynn Stadium in San Diego, California
Who: Arizona, Iowa, Nebraska, San Diego, San Diego State, Seattle, Southern Illinois, USC
ACC/Big Ten Challenge
When: February 28th - March 1st
Where: U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Who: Duke, Iowa, Minnesota, NC State, North Carolina, Purdue
Armed Forces Invitational
When: February 28th - March 1st
Where: Segra Stadium in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Who: Air Force, Army, Campbell
First Pitch Invitational
When: February 28th - March 1st
Where: Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina
Who: Ball State, Kansas, Michigan State, Western Carolina
Florida State Round Robin
When: February 28th - March 1st
Where: Dick Howser Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida
Who: Florida Atlantic, Florida State, Texas Tech
When: February 28th - March 1st
Where: Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas
Who: Illinois, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, UCLA
Keith LeClair Classic
When: February 28th - March 1st
Where: Clark-LeClair Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina
Who: ECU, High Point, Indiana, Ole Miss
When: February 28th - March 1st
Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
Who: Arkansas, Baylor, LSU, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas
Wake Forest Round Robin II
When: February 28th - March 1st
Where: Couch Ballpark in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Who: Brown, La Salle, Sacred Heart, Wake Forest
Diamond Invitational
When: March 6th-8th
Where: TBD in Jacksonville, Florida
Who: Louisiana, Michigan State, Samford, Troy
Jacksonville Round Robin
When: March 6th-8th
Where: TBD in Jacksonville, Florida
Who: Illinois State + 3 teams TBA
When: March 6th-8th
Where: Multiple stadiums in Punta Gorda, Florida
Who: Army, Georgetown, Iowa, Western Michigan
Southern California College Baseball Classic
When: March 6th-8th
Where: Jackie Robinson Stadium and Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles, California
Who: TCU, UCLA, USC, Vanderbilt
Nuxhall Classic
When: April 14th-15th
Where: Oxford, Ohio
Who: Cincinnati, Miami (OH), Wright State, Xavier
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